unisex name
Yin
YIN
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 39
Yin is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 54% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1987 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 4 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Yin Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 3 |
How Popular Is Yin?
In 2012, Yin was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Yin Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yin
- Pronunciation YIN /jɪn/
Sibling Names for Yin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yin
How popular is the name Yin?
In 2012, Yin was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Yin a girl's or a boy's name?
Yin is used for both girls and boys. About 54% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Yin?
Yin has 1 syllable.
When was Yin most popular?
Yin peaked in 2006, when 4 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.